US Bridges

SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Blaine Township · Structure no. 000000000034663

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0221
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationBlaine Township
RouteState Highway 221
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17634, -80.40707
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0221 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.